Design patent
A design patent is a special type of patent that protects the way something looks. Imagine you have a new toy, it's not like any other toy you've seen because it has a special design that makes it unique. You can get a design patent to protect that special design so no one else can copy it.
A design patent is different from other types of patents because it only protects the appearance of something, not how it works or what it does. It's like a sticker that goes on the outside of the toy that says "this design belongs to me, no one else can make something that looks like this".
Getting a design patent means you have to show the government what makes your design unique and different from other designs. Once you have a design patent, it lasts for a certain number of years (usually around 15), but after that, anyone can copy your design. But don't worry, you can always try and get another design patent for something new!
A design patent is different from other types of patents because it only protects the appearance of something, not how it works or what it does. It's like a sticker that goes on the outside of the toy that says "this design belongs to me, no one else can make something that looks like this".
Getting a design patent means you have to show the government what makes your design unique and different from other designs. Once you have a design patent, it lasts for a certain number of years (usually around 15), but after that, anyone can copy your design. But don't worry, you can always try and get another design patent for something new!
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